Pattern-Based Data Quality Rules for Duplicate Dataset Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing database management systems face challenges with duplicate datasets leading to increased infrastructure costs and inaccurate data analysis due to the storage of duplicate datasets across various databases and servers, which skews data analysis and leads to costly and inefficient data management.

Innovation Solution

A computing system that includes a processor, communication interface, and memory device to analyze datasets for data quality characteristics, identify patterns, and generate data quality rule recommendations, allowing for the implementation of rules to manage and improve data quality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If duplicate datasets are stored to various databases and servers, then data availability and access flexibility are improved, but infrastructure costs and data management complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata access flexibilityVSAvoiddata management complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple duplicate datasets into a single centralized dataset, merging scattered data storage across various databases and servers into one unified location. This reduces data management complexity while maintaining data accessibility through centralized control and coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The centralized dataset serves multiple teams and projects simultaneously, providing universal access to the same data source. This multi-functional approach allows different teams to access and analyze the same dataset without requiring separate duplicate copies, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If duplicate datasets are stored across multiple locations, then data accessibility is improved, but data accuracy and analysis reliability deteriorate due to skewing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata accessibilityVSAvoiddata analysis accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

By merging all duplicate datasets into a single centralized location, the patent eliminates the skewing effect that occurs when different teams analyze different versions of the same data. This ensures that all data analysis is performed on the identical dataset, improving accuracy and reliability while maintaining accessibility through centralized access protocols.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Manufacturing precision

If data quality rules are implemented, then data accuracy and consistency are improved, but system complexity and implementation overhead increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata quality consistencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements data quality rules during the initial data collection and consolidation phase, performing preliminary validation and standardization before data is stored in the centralized dataset. This preliminary action ensures data consistency from the outset, reducing the need for complex ongoing quality control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates automated feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor data quality metrics and enforce consistency rules. This feedback loop automatically identifies and corrects quality issues without requiring complex manual intervention, maintaining data consistency while managing system complexity through automation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20250378053A1Database and data structure management systems
Publication Date: 2025.12.11 TRUIST BANK
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AI summary

Systems and methods access, from one or more data storage locations, a dataset; perform data analysis on the dataset to detect one or more data quality characteristics each corresponding to at least one data quality dimension including timeliness, uniqueness, accuracy, completeness, validity, or consistency; evaluate the one or more data quality characteristics present in the dataset to identify one or more common patterns; and generate one or more data quality rule recommendations based on the identified one or more common patterns.